Roads, Curtis
Microsound
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262681544
- author:
- Roads, Curtis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 423
- Dimensions:
- 203 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Audio processing: music & sound effects
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Microsound: Exploring the Realm of Sound Particles Curtis Roads' groundbreaking work delves into the world of microsound, where sound particles lasting less than one-tenth of a second are manipulated to dissolve traditional musical building blocks. Recent technological advances enable composers to probe and experiment with these fleeting sounds, leading to new sensations and textures. By examining composition theory, historical accounts, technical overviews, acoustical experiments, and aesthetic reflections, Roads provides a comprehensive understanding of microsound's applications in computer music. This book offers insights into the work of distinguished practitioners, such as Karlheinz Stockhausen and Iannis Xenakis, and explores its advantages for young composers and software synthesis developers. With Microsound, readers can gain a deeper understanding of this innovative field and its potential to shape the future of sound composition.